Natdac 60 mg – 28 Tablet

What is Natdac 60 mg – 28 Tablet?

Natdac 60 mg tablets contain a drug called Daclatasvir 60 mg. It belongs to antiviral medicine. It is used to treat Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. It works to prevent the multiplication of the Hepatitis C virus in your body. It is used to control the infection and reduce its complications. It makes the immune system better. This medicine is taken in combination with other antiviral medications. It is not a cure for hepatitis C but it reduces the complications to stop the multiplication of the virus in your body. This medicine is not recommended for use as a preventive option for the spread of hepatitis C.

What is Daclatasvir Dihydrochloride used for?

Daclatasvir is sold under the brand name Daklinza. It is manufactured in India by Natco Pharma Limited. Daclatasvir is used with other antiviral medications to treat chronic hepatitis C, a viral infection of the liver. It should never be used without sofosbuvir. These medications together reduce the infection and may help your liver recover. Chronic hepatitis C infection can cause serious liver damage. It lowers the risk of viruses in our bodies.

What is a Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection?

It is a chronic liver infection that is caused by the hepatitis C virus. It usually occurs when our body cannot fight against the virus and it is a communicable disease. It occurs when our body fluids get contaminated by the hepatitis C virus. 

The Hepatitis C virus causes both acute and chronic infections. Acute HCV infections are usually asymptomatic and most do not lead to a life-threatening disease. Around 30% of infected persons spontaneously clear the virus within 6 months of infection without any treatment.

The remaining 70% of persons will develop chronic HCV infection. With chronic infection, the risk of cirrhosis ranges from 15% to 30% within 20 years.

Transmission

The hepatitis C virus is a bloodborne virus. It is the most commonly transmitted in some ways:

The reuse of sterilization of medical equipment such as syringes and needles

The transfusion of blood and blood products

Injecting drug use through the sharing of injection equipment

An infected mother to her baby

Sexual practices that lead to exposure to blood

• What are the signs and symptoms of the Hepatitis C virus (HCV)?

Most people with hepatitis C have no symptoms. Some people with acute hepatitis C do have symptoms within 1 to 3 months after they are exposed. These symptoms may include:

Dark yellow urine

Fatigue 

Fever

Gray or clay-colored stools

Joint pain

Loss of appetite

Nausea and vomiting

Jaundice

Natdac 60 mg tablet comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken with or without food once a day. It must be taken in combination with sofosbuvir, usually for 12 weeks. Take Natdac 60 mg at around the same time every day. Before taking medicine consult your doctor. Dose and duration will be decided by the necessity and need of the patient. It depends on the treatment and may change from time to time. You should take medicine as per your doctor’s advice. This medicine is strictly not recommended for children, pregnant women, and breastfeeding mothers. It takes some weeks and months to get a better result. Do not stop taking the medicine before your doctor’s advice.

The most common side effects of this medicine include fatigue, headache, nausea, insomnia, and anemia. Inform your doctor if these side effects become serious. Your doctor can prevent and give you relief from the side effects during the treatment. It makes you feel better.

The benefit of Natdac 60 mg tablet

• In the treatment of Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection

This medicine works to prevent the HCV virus from multiplying in your body. It is indicated in the treatment of HCV infection that causes chronic hepatitis C infection in humans. It is recommended for people above age 18 and used with sofosbuvir and with other antiviral medications. It inhibits the phosphorylation of NS5A and the formation and activation of the HCV reproduction complex. This medicine treats and controls HCV infection.

Side effects of Natdac 60 mg Tablet

Here are Some major and minor side effects of this medicine. But not all side effects need a doctor’s attention. If you observe any side effects become serious, You may consult your doctor.

Some of the common side effects of this medicine include:

Headache 

Unusual tiredness

Nausea or vomiting

Diarrhea

Anemia

Severe skin rash 

Dizziness

Sleep disturbances

Shortness of breath

Chest pain

Mental confusion

Memory problems

How is the Natdac 60 mg tablet taken?

Natdac 60 mg tablet comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken with or without food once a day. It must be taken in combination with sofosbuvir, usually for 12 weeks. Take Natdac 60 mg at around the same time every day. Always take this medicine as per your doctor’s consultation. Dose and duration will decide your doctor. You are not allowed to crush, chew and break the medicine. Swallow it as a whole. Drink plenty of water. Do not miss the dose. If you miss a dose skip the missed dose and follow your schedule regularly on the next day. Do not double the dose. Take medicine every day on time as prescribed by your doctor. Much other medicine can affect this medicine so let your doctor know all medication you are using during the treatment.

How does a Natdac 60 mg tablet work?

This medication is a form of treatment for Hepatitis C but it needs to be administered along with other drugs for the best results. This medication stops all RNA reproduction and controls the progression of the disease. This medicine is used to control infection. This tablet is taken with other antiviral medications.